About Me

I am a self-taught jewelry designer with a passion for the creative. I have a background in all sorts of things creative, that has overflowed into my Jewelry making. I have been a Hair Stylist, I have dressed retail showcases, been a make-up artist, I have done gift-baskets, centerpieces and studied & dabbled in interior design and graphic arts . I am always looking to educate my self more and more. I'm just a natural girl, living in this world, spreading peace and positivity.

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

I had such a great jewelry week and week-end. From the fundraiser at work to the Carriage Town Arts & Crafts Fair, everything was fantastic. However, I did not take any pictures. I don't know what I was thinking. I guess I wasn't. Oh well, I really don't like taking pictures anyway, and if you know about me even a little bit, taking pictures of the jewelry and all that you have to do to get them half way decent for the internet is really a thorn in my side. Anyway, I hope everyone is having a great week and here are a few more pics of some other items that sold.

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

What a great week so far selling, selling, selling! A fund raiser at my job allows me to set up my creations for people to buy during work hours. I have done this all week and it has been fantastic and I have still got 2 more days to go. Then, Saturday I am doing an art fair.

Here are some of the items that have sold, some that I sold I didn't have pics though.

That's all that I am going to upload for now. Maybe I will show you what else sold later. :)

Monday, June 13, 2011

Just a reminder that I am still offering free shipping on all items from The Velvet Box

I am going to keep it going until I decide to stop :)

Also to let you know, the shop will be on vacation from 06.20.11-6.26.11, due to fund raising event and another show that weekend. So if you want to get anything with the free shipping, now's the time!

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Hi guys! I know this is not about jewelry, but I had to talk about this conditioner for all my naturalistas. Someone did a review on this product and I can't for the life of me remember who it was, so to you thanks! When I was a hair stylist, a great conditioner would always be what I was on the search for, So I just had to put my 2 cents in. "Say Yes To Carrots" is fantastic. I happened to get a buy one, get one half off at Walgreens and it was only $8.99 to start with.

I don't feel like getting technical, I just want you all to know how much I like it. :)

I did a co-wash with it and my hair was instantly soft. The smell is nice and not over-whelming. It soaked right into my hair and when I rinsed the comb out was super easy with hardly any detangling. It also left my hair shiny and feeling moist, even in the section of my head that is the most coarse. I don't know what else to say. except try it. The price is friendly and if your a product junkie, you won't have anything to lose. :)

Thursday, June 2, 2011

I decided to put the free shipping coupon back up and it will be on until ????????? The coupon code is FREESHIP. I have been working on some new items. Check out the affordable designs at The Velvet Box. Here is just one set that I finished tonight.

I needed to try something different and The Beading Gem reminded me of the tubing. I love this look. I think you will see a lot of tubing now... (giggle)

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Everything all natural is not all good. What do you know about all natural supplements that are sold without FDA regulation? Do you research before you buy? It would be wise. Although I believe that God put everything on this earth that we need, some things are not meant for human consumption, especially after the manufacturers tinker with the original chemical composition of an item. I don't intend on starting a one woman campaign on drugs and supplements, (I should and I could probably write a book) I just thought this was a little piece of interesting information.

[ This is all I have right now, so bear with me :) ]

One popular supplement Kava Kava, a short term anxiety treatment and also used for sleeping is known to cause liver damage, renal dysfunction, pulmonary hypertension and high cholesterol.

Another herbal supplemtent Germander is used for Gallbladder conditions, fever, Gout, Stomach ache, Diarrhea, Weight loss, used for an antiseptic, and as a mouthwash. According to WEBMD Germander is UNSAFE. France has banned its sale. Canada does not allow germander to be included in products that are taken by mouth. However, the US still allows germander to be used in small amounts as a flavoring agent in alcoholic beverages.

The safety concern is that germander has caused several cases of liver disease (hepatitis) and death.

Special Precautions & Warnings:
Germander shouldn't be used by anyone. Some people may be at even higher risk of side effects.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Germander is UNSAFE for anyone to take as medicine. If you take it while pregnant or breast-feeding, you will endanger yourself as well as your baby.

The Mayo Clinic says that Bitter Orange & Ephedra sinica , a species of ephedra (ma huang), (used for weight loss)contains the alkaloids ephedrine and pseudoephedrine, which have been found to induce central nervous system stimulation, bronchodilation, and vasoconstriction. In combination with caffeine, ephedrine appears to elicit weight loss (in trials of 1-12 months duration). However, studies of ephedra or ephedrine monotherapy have been equivocal. Numerous trials have documented the efficacy of ephedrine in the management of asthmatic bronchoconstriction and hypotension. However, commercial preparations of non-prescription supplements containing ephedra have not been systematically studied for these indications.

Finally from WEBMD regarding the supplement Yohimbe:
Yohimbe is the name of an evergreen tree that is found in Zaire, Cameroon, and Gabon. The bark of yohimbe contains a chemical called yohimbine, which is used to make medicine.

Yohimbe is used to arouse sexual excitement, for erectile dysfunction (ED), sexual problems caused by medications for depression called selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), and general sexual problems in both men and women. It is also used for athletic performance, weight loss, exhaustion, chest pain, high blood pressure, low blood pressure that occurs when standing up, diabetic nerve pain, and for depression along with certain other medications.

How does it work?
Yohimbe contains a chemical called yohimbine which can increase blood flow and nerve impulses to the penis or vagina. It also helps counteract the sexual side effects of certain medications used for depression.

Yohimbe, taken by mouth, is POSSIBLY UNSAFE. Yohimbe has been linked to reports of severe side effects including irregular or rapid heart beat, kidney failure, seizure, heart attack, and others.

The primary active ingredient in yohimbe is a drug called yohimbine. This is considered a prescription drug in North America. This drug can be safely used short-term when monitored by a health professional. However, it is not appropriate for unsupervised use due to potentially serious side effects that it can cause.

Children should not take yohimbe. It is POSSIBLY UNSAFE for children because children appear to be extra sensitive to the harmful effects of yohimbe.

Taking high doses can also cause other severe problems, including difficulty breathing, paralysis, very low blood pressure, heart problems, and death. After taking a one-day dose of yohimbine, one person reported an allergic reaction involving fever; chills; listlessness; itchy, scaly skin; progressive kidney failure; and symptoms that looked like the auto-immune disease called lupus.

Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy or breast-feeding: Yohimbe is LIKELY UNSAFE. Yohimbe might affect the uterus and endanger the pregnancy. It might also poison the unborn child. Don’t take yohimbe if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

Schizophrenia: Use yohimbe with caution. The yohimbine in yohimbe might make people with schizophrenia psychotic.